Britt: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
The exalted or high one
Origin
Swedish (short form of Birgitta)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
BRIT

Britt is a Swedish (short form of Birgitta) girl's name meaning “the exalted or high one”. It appears in our list of 175+ Scandinavian Baby Girl Names That Are Beautifully Strong.

Meaning & Origin of Britt

Meaning: The exalted or high one.

Origin: Swedish (short form of Birgitta).

A common claim: Strength Actually: Britt is often said to mean 'strength,' but through Birgitta and Bridget it actually goes back to a Celtic word meaning 'exalted' or 'high one.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Britt

BRITIPA /bɹɪt/

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